Monthly reports created by the ContactPoint database will be sent tolocal authorities listing the names of children not recorded at aneducation setting.
The School Census for state schools and pupil lists from independentschools and pupil referral units will be used to complete the relevantfield on ContactPoint. Children not accounted for will feature in thereports, which are intended to help children missing education teamsfocus their work.
But Fiona Nicholson, chair of home schooling organisation EducationOtherwise, said the reports will mean councils target home-educatedchildren. She said: "ContactPoint should not be used for this."
But Richard Stiff, chair of the information systems and technologypolicy committee at the Association of Directors of Children's Services'said the reports would not change the way councils treat home-educatedchildren: "It is unlikely this will be a tool in the armoury of thestate."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
